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The Fayre of St James

25 Nov 2015

Wednesday 25 November 2015

There is nothing quite like a rousing carol concert to get everyone officially in the festive spirit. And, judging by those at the Quintessentially Foundation and Crown Estate's Fayre of St James, no one could resist joining in. At St James's church, Tom Odell sang, and Sophie Winkleman and Ben Elliot read, while the London Community Gospel Choir were on hand to spread the Christmas cheer. The party then moved over to Jermyn Street, where guests jumped aboard the Nyetimber bus to watch Brian Blessed switch on the lights. The night ended just as joyfully, over at Quaglino's to scoff mini beef burgers and spiced fig tarts, while the Overtones serenaded the room with songs from their new album. A Maldives holiday for four and tea at the Ritz with Stephen Fry went under the auctioneer's hammer too, helping raise £210,000 for children's charity Rays of Sunshine.